Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A documentary was aired last night on the British television station BBC One about the friendship between St. John Paul II and a female philosopher named Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, erroneously implying that although the pope never “broke his vow of celibacy”, the relationship was much closer than it should have been.
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R)
Members of a special committee of U.S. lawmakers who are investigation allegations of the illegal trafficking of infant baby parts have issued subpoenas to several of the organizations involved, including Planned Parenthood, who have thus far failed to cooperate with the investigation.
“This Sacrament infuses into the soul 
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Known as one of the greatest Supreme Court justices of all time, the late Chief Justice Antonin Scalia was also a devout Catholic who rigorously defended the rights of the unborn, traditional marriage, and the role of faith in the public square. He will be sorely missed!
Massive crowds of jubilant people have met Pope Francis along every step of his apostolic trip to Mexico, a visit the Holy Father has described as being a mission of love and mercy.
BJ writes: “I was wondering if the Scenar machine is considered a ‘New Age’ medical device. It was recommend to my husband for his chronic health problems. Of course, we feel very uneasy and would never want to jeopardize the use of a medical device that could harm our personal journey with our Lord. Could you shed some light on this question?”
“By Holy Communion, we are changed
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“Upon receiving Holy Communion, the
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“When we approach the altar we must,
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Pope Francis sent personal greetings to EWTN Foundress Mother Mary Angelica this morning from aboard the papal plane to Cuba from his historic meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.
